I think it may be too soon to make any judgements, but just from the 2014 and the 2011 trailers; I'm starting to hope that they allow an option for the classic look.

The new look seems a bit... goofy?

Just from what I saw, there's a lot going on in the middle of the screen that seems like it would be more distracting than a benefit.I don't think that there was ever a time I really noticed my experience bar, only the noise for the perk.

In the classic version, the character just looked like a generic "Dude", but now he looks more "Space Marine", which I know he is, but it's nothing like the cover photo of the game.

I understand the idea behind it, I'm just not sure how I feel about the darker and minimal tone the older one had, compared to the bright blue all around the reticle and character.